OA or RA?

[mchemery]

I have recently been diagnosed with OA and with palindromic arthritis (possibly developing into RA?) by Rheumatologist, who has asked me to consider starting Sulfasalazine. My blood tests are negative. I am interested in comparing my symptoms with what people experienced right at the onset of their RA. Although I had inflammation in fingers and knees when it all started in January, presently I have some pain developing in joints not previously affected (elbow and shoulder) but no inflammation there.

Thanks for any comments.

[Batty1]

Im sorry did not see your post the other day sadly it happens! I had to look up the arthritis you were diagnosed with and found this info on the subject.

arthritis.org/diseases/pali...

[mchemery in reply to Batty1]

Hi Batty1. Thank you so much for the link which explains clearly and concisely what Palindromic Arthritis is. It mentions that 50% of people diagnosed with this are likely to develop RA, something I didn't know. I was going to wait a little longer to start the Sulfasalzine which my Rheumatologist prescribed (I haven't taken any medication in my whole life) but I think I should consider starting soon. Once again thank you :-))

[Batty1 in reply to mchemery]

I have psoriatic arthritis and if I didn’t inject monthly I would still be bedridden and house bound and my PSA came out of the blue after thyroidectomy 4 years ago which ruined my health.

I get the medication is scary and like all medications it probably won’t be a smooth ride and maybe really researching Sulfasalazine is needed before you commit.